This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the the digital generation and the classroom. Participants will learn how to find resources to engage the digital generation in classroom learning.
This workshop will help teachers accomplish the following standards:
Technology Operations and Concepts - Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences - Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers:
B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum - Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:
A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards
C. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
Assessment and Evaluation - Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:
B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
Productivity and Professional Practice - Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:
B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
C. apply technology to increase productivity.
D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
Workshop Overview
Table of Contents
Workshop Handout
Workshop Agenda
Objectives
In this workshop, you will:ISTE Standards
This workshop will help teachers accomplish the following standards:B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards
C. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
C. apply technology to increase productivity.
D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
Articles and Videos
Articles:
Dive into the Future of Leaning - http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-overview
How to Talk About Life Online - http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-social-networking-technology-project
How to Use Social-Networking Technology - http://www.edutopia.org/how-use-social-networking-technology
Digital Discussion: Take your Class to the Internet - http://www.edutopia.org/digital-discussion-take-your-class-to-internet
Classy Blogging: Starting Points for Newcomers - http://www.edutopia.org/classy
Videos:
Student response to making high school more globally and technologically relevant
Tired to Inspired
3 Steps to 21st Century Learning
Every Student Can Learn- not on the same day or in the same way
Digital Natives
Classroom Examples
Why teach with technology?
Using iPods in the Classroom
Veteran's Day Salute
Daily News Announcements
Digital Portraits
Project
Using one of the following tools, how could you adapt a lesson to provide differentiation for a digital native?
Tools:
SchoolTube - http://www.schooltube.com
TeacherTube - http://www.teachertube.com
Show Beyond - http://www.showbeyond.com
Prezi - http://prezi.com/
Discovery Education - http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EduGlogster - http://edu.glogster.com/
PhotoStory 3 - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/PhotoStory/default.mspx
Edutopia - http://www.edutopia.org/
Reflection
Question to Ponder: With all our academic demands and technological shortcomings, how can you overcome and teach using technology?